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YE07 VMY

2007 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,006 mi
Last recorded124,006 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-386,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 VMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 124,006 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cutting edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 123,957 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cutting edges (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity all lamps including indicators and all rear lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 107,805 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 98,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 95,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 91,227 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 91,161 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,185 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

dual mass flywheel faulty, advise a new clutch

Fail 11 Sep 2015 82,185 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

dual mass flywheel faulty, advise a new clutch

Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 65,337 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,882 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 35,019 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 35,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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YE07 VMY is a 2007 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE07 VMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YE07 VMY is a 2007 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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